US Bridges

I 59 over CO RD Norfolk S RR

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI S Jasper Cl · Structure no. 11000590341025A

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over CO RD Norfolk S RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over CO RD Norfolk S RR in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 59
CrossesCO RD Norfolk S RR
Location3.4 MI S Jasper Cl
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates31.77274, -89.05702
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$534 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over CO RD Norfolk S RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 59 over CO RD Norfolk S RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does I 59 over CO RD Norfolk S RR carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over CO RD Norfolk S RR?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over CO RD Norfolk S RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.